Exeter

Exeter

A vibrant city surrounded by stunning countryside and coastline.

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Devon is a favourite haunt of not just runners and cyclists, but swimmers, surfers and sailors, meaning the diversity of outdoors activities in and around Exeter is rich. Here, you can explore a wide range of the events, clubs and adventures in the city and its surrounding areas.

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Events in Exeter

From ultra runs to sportives, there's much to explore in Exeter!

Featured in Red Bull's Best Cyclocross and Gravel Events! Gravel rides on the best trails the Haldon Forest has to offer with VIP treatment including free action photos, massage, bike wash and medal.
  • Sun 14 Apr
  • £32.50-£45
Exeter, Devon, UK

Haldon Heroic

Featured in Red Bull's Best Cyclocross and Gravel Events! Gravel rides on the best trails the Haldon Forest has to offer with VIP treatment including free action photos, massage, bike wash and medal.

  • Gravel events 3
Three sportive distance options exploring the quiet roads of Dartmoor and surrounding area. Chip timed, fully supported with KOM/QOM challenge and supreme views.
  • Sun 29 Sep
  • £43
Exeter, Devon, UK

Moor to Sea

Three sportive distance options exploring the quiet roads of Dartmoor and surrounding area. Chip timed, fully supported with KOM/QOM challenge and supreme views.

  • Short sportive
  • Medium sportive
  • Long sportive
  • Fri 29 Mar
  • £21-£23
Exeter, Devon, UK

Fast Friday 10K

An exhilarating 10km run along the beautiful River Exe and Exeter Quay.

  • 10 km road running
  • Sat 6 Apr
  • £18.50-£24.50
Exeter, Devon, UK

Power Run

Welcome to the 3rd edition of Power Run at Powderham Castle, this event is set within the beautiful private estate.

  • Multi-terrain run
  • 10 miler
  • Tue 16 Apr
  • £7.50-£14.50
Exeter, Devon, UK

Run Exe 5K Summer Series - Race 1

A great traffic free and pancake flat 5km run on footpaths and cycle tracks around Exwick Playing Fields and the River Exe Flood Relief.

  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 20 Apr
  • £20-£34
Exeter, Devon, UK

Beltane BrightFire Trails

OuterEdge Events are back at FINGLE BRIDGE for a brand-new Apres-Midi SPRINGTIME adventure, with more hills, three new routes, and more trail running shenanigans than ever before!

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Trail run
  • Sun 21 Apr
  • £20-£28
Exeter, Devon, UK

The Green Lantern

The Green Lantern is a circular 14 mile ‘half marathon’, which follows the Green Circle clockwise around Exeter, through wooded valleys, meadows, bicycle lanes and the banks of the Exe.

  • Trail run 2
  • Half marathon
  • Sat 27 Apr
  • £12.50-£42.50
Exeter, Devon, UK

Inflatable 5K - Exeter (Devon)

Get ready to bounce your way through The World's BIGGEST and most EPIC Inflatable 5K Obstacle Course!

  • Fun run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Obstacle race
  • Tue 7 May
  • £7.50-£14.50
Exeter, Devon, UK

Run Exe 5K Summer Series - Race 2

A great traffic free and pancake flat 5km run on footpaths and cycle tracks around Exwick Playing Fields and the River Exe Flood Relief.

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 12 May
  • £13-£46
Exeter, Devon, UK

Exeter Live Better Marathon

The course is ideal for those competing for the first time as well as seasoned runners looking for a fast time.

  • Fun run
  • Marathon
  • Sun 12 May
  • £25-£35
Exeter, Devon, UK

The Haldon Half Marathon

New For 2024! Join Purple Gecko Events for a new, challenging course through the forest on a balmy, early summer morning!

  • Half marathon
  • CaniCross
  • Fri 24 May
  • £28-£48
Exeter, Devon, UK

Run Exe Relays

The #RunExeRelays...teams of four with each person running a 4km leg.

  • 4 km road running
  • Sun 26 May
  • £5-£45
Exeter, Devon, UK

Exeter's Great West Run

If you want a run with the perfect blend of quiet countryside and electric city-centre vibes, then look no further than The Elysium Healthcare Great West Run.

  • Fun run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Tue 4 Jun
  • £7.50-£14.50
Exeter, Devon, UK

Run Exe 5K Summer Series - Race 3

A great traffic free and pancake flat 5km run on footpaths and cycle tracks around Exwick Playing Fields and the River Exe Flood Relief.

  • 5 km road running
  • Fri 28 Jun
  • £18-£20
Exeter, Devon, UK

Exeter 10K River Run

The Exeter 10k River Run will take place on the evening in 2024.

  • 10 km road running
  • Tue 2 Jul
  • £7.50-£14.50
Exeter, Devon, UK

Run Exe 5K Summer Series - Race 4

A great traffic free and pancake flat 5km run on footpaths and cycle tracks around Exwick Playing Fields and the River Exe Flood Relief.

  • 5 km road running
  • Tue 6 Aug
  • £7.50-£14.50
Exeter, Devon, UK

Run Exe 5K Summer Series - Race 5

A great traffic free and pancake flat 5km run on footpaths and cycle tracks around Exwick Playing Fields and the River Exe Flood Relief.

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 1 Sep
  • £40-£42
Exeter, Devon, UK

City to Sea Marathon

Run or walk your choice of marathon or half marathon, taking in the Babbacombe Downs and scenic coastline.

  • 26.2 miles trail running
  • Tue 3 Sep
  • £7.50-£14.50
Exeter, Devon, UK

Run Exe 5K Summer Series - Race 6

A great traffic free and pancake flat 5km run on footpaths and cycle tracks around Exwick Playing Fields and the River Exe Flood Relief.

  • 5 km road running

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